The South Asia Center is the hub for the Atlantic Council’s analysis of the political, social, geographical, and cultural diversity of the region. ​At the intersection of South Asia and its geopolitics, SAC cultivates dialogue to shape policy and forge ties between the region and the global community.

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The South Asia Center serves as the Atlantic Council’s focal point for work on greater South Asia as well as its relations between these countries, the neighboring regions, Europe, and the United States.

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Sep 3, 2021

Sakhi joined C-SPAN to discuss Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the implications for Iran and other neighboring countries.

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Sep 3, 2021

Nasr joins The NPR Politics Podcast broadcasted on WWNO New Orleans Public Radio to discuss the United States in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Sep 3, 2021

Sakhi quoted in Khmer Times on how Afghanistan has come full circle with the return of Taliban

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Sep 2, 2021

Samad on Channel4 News stated that “The burden of proof is on the Taliban to show they mean what they say.”

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Sep 2, 2021

Samad quoted in Nikkei Asia on Afghanistan’s vast narcotics trade under Taliban

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Afghanistan Extremism

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Sep 2, 2021

Nasr quoted in Deccan Herald on Biden’s foreign policy in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

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Sep 2, 2021

Sakhi quoted in The GW Hatchet on the situation in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

Insights & Impact

Sep 1, 2021

Chaudhary joins American University for a discussion on Afghanistan. “20 Years After 9/11: Afghanistan”

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Shahid in E-International Relations: Reconsidering India’s ‘Population Policy’ through a Regional Perspective

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Bangladesh Human Rights

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Sep 1, 2021

Ghori-Ahmad was quoted in a piece by CNN Brazil on Taliban regime’s dilemma on internet and social media

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Afghanistan Conflict

The South Asia Center is the hub for the Atlantic Council’s analysis of the political, social, geographical, and cultural diversity of the region. ​At the intersection of South Asia and its geopolitics, SAC cultivates dialogue to shape policy and forge ties between the region and the global community.